- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Reverend Calvin "Bubba" Cox, Sr., June 28, 1950 - April 21, 2016, Saturday, April 30, 2016, 3:00 P.M., Stronghold Christian Church, 724 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30058, Dr. Benjamin R. Gaither, Senior Pastor, Dr. Sherry Gaither, Pastor, Elder Donald Glover, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-04-30
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lithonia---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lithonia--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Lithonia, 33.71233, -84.10519
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Calvin Cox, Sr. Birth date: June 28, 1950. Death date: April 21, 2016. Funeral date: April 30, 2016. Church: Stronghold Christian Church (Lithonia, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_coxcalvinsr20160430
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_coxcalvinsr20160430
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE
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Reverend Calvin "Bubba'' Cox, Sr.
June 28, 1950 _
April 21, 2016
F[ower Bearers
Greater Destiny Baptist Church Family and Friends
Pa[[bearers
Greater Destiny Baptist Church Family and Friends
Acknowledgements
Perh aps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke The kindest words,
As any friend could say. Perhaps you were n ot there at all,
Just thought of us all day. Whatever you d id
To console our hearts, We thank you so much,
Whatever the part.
-The Family-
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S TRONGHOLD C H RISTIAN C HURCH 724 Rock Chapel Road Lithonia, Georgia 30058
MU RRAY BROTHERS
Dr. Benjamin R. Gaither, Senior Pastor
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 404 -349-3000
Dr. Sherry Gaither, Pastor
1199 Utoy Springs Road, Southwest
(com er ofCascade Rd. near 1-285)
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
M KO Graphics & Printers, Inc. 404-931-7230
Elder Donald Glover, Officiating
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Reverend Calvin Cox, Sr. was born on June 28, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Mr. Eddie C. and Theresa Harvey Cox. Growing up in the Pittsburgh Community, Calvin was raised by Leonard (Big Daddy) and Nannie Mae (Big Mama) Cox, his grandparents who also preceded him in death.
Calvin, Sr. was a product of the Atlanta Public School System. He was employed by Lockheed Martin as an Aircraft Mechanic for over 32 years. Calvin was an outstanding employee receiving multiple awards and accolades for his dedication and hard work. He was also the Founder and CEO of Covenant Investments and the Pastor of True Vine Community Church.
He loved to fish and minister to the community and had the gift of gab. His ultimate joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He departed this life Thursday, April21, 2016.
Calvin, Sr. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife, Beatrice West Cox; three children, Cartesha Cox, Calvin Cox, Jr. (Tamara Mack-Cox), and Stacie C. Cox; grandchildren, Pastor Cortez J. Harris, Calvin Cox III, Tyra C. Cox, Caelan J. R. Cox, Cason J. Cox, and Caleb J. Cox; sisters, Prophetess Priscilla Garnett, Evangelist Janice Moore, Judy Franks, and Eddie Mae Gray (Ricardo); brothers, Mr. Sherman McCord, Mr. Eddie Lee Cox, Deacon James (Chip) Franks, Mr. Maurice (Chuckie) Franks, and Mr. Herbert Cox, Sr. (Edith); aunt, Ms. Roberta Cox; cousins/brothers, Curtis Cox (Patricia) and Lester Cox; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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PRELUDE ............................... ...... .. ......................................... Soft Music
PROCESSIONAL ..... Pastors, Elders, Ministers and Deacons of SCC
SOLO................................................................................. "Immeasurable"
HOLY SCRIPTURES: Old Testament, Psalm 23 Pastor Steve Owens, Bethel Family Church
New Testament, Ephesians 6:11-17 Pastor Frank Johnson, Stronghold Christian Church
PRAYER OF COMFORT ................................... Pastor Cortez J. Harris Greater Destiny Baptist Church
SOLO................................................... .. ............. Mrs. Tamara Mack-Cox
PICTORIAL REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS: (Three minutes, please) Pastor Steve Owens, Bethel Family Church Paul Cantrell Romalus West, Jr. Tony Roberts Fred Williams
OBITUARY (Read Silently).................................................... Soft Music
SOLO.......................................................................... Ms. Kristie Bennett
EULOGY................................................................. Pastor Johnny Toney Grace and Mercy Worship Center
BODY COMMITTAL ....................... ..................... Elder Donald Glover
RECESSIONAL
MUSICAL POSTLUDE................................ ........... "To Get a Praise On"
Repast will be held in the Gymnasium immediately after seroice.
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